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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 430.55 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 430.55 and 196.42 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 430.55 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/430.55 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 430.55 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 84,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567.31/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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