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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 432.52 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 432.52 and 197.08 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 432.52 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/432.52 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 432.52 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 85,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241.04/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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