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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.89, 431.66 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.89, 431.66 and 196.70 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.89 : 431.66 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.89/431.66 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.89x = 431.66 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.89x = 84,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,905.86/287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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