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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 431.03 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 431.03 and 196.50 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 431.03 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/431.03 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 431.03 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 84,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,696.41/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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