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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 432.15 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 432.15 and 191.92 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 432.15 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/432.15 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 432.15 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 82,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938.23/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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