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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 398.52 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 398.52 and 190.64 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 398.52 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/398.52 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 398.52 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 75,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.85/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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