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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.05 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.05 and 197.28 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.05 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.05 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.05 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 85,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,233.84/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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