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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 728.54 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 728.54 and 193.21 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 728.54 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/728.54 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 728.54 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 140,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,761.21/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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