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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 430.32 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 430.32 and 195.79 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 430.32 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/430.32 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 430.32 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 84,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,252.35/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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