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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 431.24 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 431.24 and 195.82 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 431.24 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/431.24 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 431.24 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 84,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.36/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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