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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 398.84 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 398.84 and 190.76 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 398.84 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/398.84 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 398.84 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 76,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,082.72/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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