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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 432.96 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 432.96 and 197.12 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 432.96 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/432.96 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 432.96 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 85,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345.08/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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