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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 431.76 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 431.76 and 191.80 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 431.76 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/431.76 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 431.76 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 82,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,811.57/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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