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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 431.85 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 431.85 and 196.75 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 431.85 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/431.85 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 431.85 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 84,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,965.50/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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