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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.83 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.83 and 196.56 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.83 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.83 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.83 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 84,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,880.50/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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