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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.65, 432.82 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.65, 432.82 and 197.37 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.65 : 432.82 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.65/432.82 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.65x = 432.82 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.65x = 85,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424.70/288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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