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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 431.77 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 431.77 and 196.75 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 431.77 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/431.77 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 431.77 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 84,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,950.75/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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