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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 432.50 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 432.50 and 197.10 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 432.50 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/432.50 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 432.50 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 85,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244.76/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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