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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 398.66 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 398.66 and 190.81 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 398.66 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/398.66 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 398.66 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 76,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067.86/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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