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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 398.97 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 398.97 and 191.01 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 398.97 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/398.97 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 398.97 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 76,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,207.26/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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