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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 432.07 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 432.07 and 196.87 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 432.07 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/432.07 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 432.07 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 85,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,060.64/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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