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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 432.84 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 432.84 and 197.48 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 432.84 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/432.84 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 432.84 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 85,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,477.24/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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