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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.56 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.56 and 196.97 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.56 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.56 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.56 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 85,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,199.67/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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