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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 431.16 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 431.16 and 195.70 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 431.16 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/431.16 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 431.16 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 84,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378.01/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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