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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 430.72 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 430.72 and 196.08 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 430.72 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/430.72 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 430.72 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 84,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,455.58/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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