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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 432.96 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 432.96 and 197.74 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 432.96 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/432.96 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 432.96 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 85,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,613.51/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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