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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 399.05 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 399.05 and 191.12 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 399.05 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/399.05 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 399.05 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 76,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,266.44/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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