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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 430.62 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 430.62 and 195.98 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 430.62 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/430.62 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 430.62 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 84,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,392.91/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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