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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.58 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.58 and 196.45 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.58 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.58 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.58 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 84,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,783.66/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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