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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 398.79 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 398.79 and 190.85 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 398.79 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/398.79 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 398.79 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 76,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,107.08/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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