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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.79, 431.94 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.79, 431.94 and 195.01 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.79 : 431.94 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.79/431.94 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.79x = 431.94 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.79x = 84,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,233.60/287.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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