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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 431.78 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 431.78 and 196.56 is: 294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 431.78 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/431.78 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 431.78 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 84,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,869.69/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.46

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