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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 431.07 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 431.07 and 196.22 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 431.07 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/431.07 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 431.07 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 84,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586.00/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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