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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 433.32 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 433.32 and 197.73 is: 295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 433.32 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/433.32 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 433.32 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 85,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,680.36/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.96

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