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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.50 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.50 and 197.84 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.50 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.50 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.50 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 85,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763.64/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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