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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 430.57 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 430.57 and 195.59 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 430.57 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/430.57 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 430.57 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 84,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,215.19/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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