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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.70, 398.47 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.70, 398.47 and 197.97 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.70 : 398.47 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.70/398.47 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.70x = 398.47 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.70x = 78,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,885.23/288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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