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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 431.58 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 431.58 and 196.44 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 431.58 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/431.58 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 431.58 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 84,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779.58/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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