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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 431.16 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 431.16 and 196.08 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 431.16 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/431.16 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 431.16 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 84,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541.85/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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