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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 432.03 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 432.03 and 196.70 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 432.03 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/432.03 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 432.03 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 84,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980.30/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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