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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.57 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.57 and 197.29 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.57 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.57 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.57 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 85,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,341.74/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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