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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 433.16 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 433.16 and 197.76 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 433.16 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/433.16 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 433.16 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 85,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.72/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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