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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.26 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.26 and 192.48 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.26 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.26 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.26 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 83,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393.88/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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