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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 432.66 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 432.66 and 197.36 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 432.66 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/432.66 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 432.66 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 85,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,389.78/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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