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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 399.09 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 399.09 and 191.15 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 399.09 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/399.09 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 399.09 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 76,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.06/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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