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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.31 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.31 and 197.28 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.31 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.31 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.31 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 85,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,482.41/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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