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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 431.01 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 431.01 and 195.96 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 431.01 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/431.01 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 431.01 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 84,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,460.72/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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