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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.92, 728.32 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.92, 728.32 and 197 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.92 : 728.32 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.92/728.32 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.92x = 728.32 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.92x = 143,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,479.04/485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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