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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 433.15 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 433.15 and 197.44 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 433.15 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/433.15 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 433.15 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 85,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,519.56/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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