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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 431.73 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 431.73 and 197.30 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 431.73 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/431.73 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 431.73 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 85,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,181.41/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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