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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 432.16 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 432.16 and 192.04 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 432.16 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/432.16 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 432.16 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 82,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.01/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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