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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 432.68 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 432.68 and 197.24 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 432.68 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/432.68 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 432.68 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 85,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,338.65/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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