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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 430.57 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 430.57 and 194.60 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 430.57 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/430.57 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 430.57 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 83,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.92/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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