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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 430.63 and 196.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 430.63 and 196.00 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 430.63 = 196.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/430.63 = 196.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 430.63 × 196.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 84,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,405.34/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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