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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.88 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.88 and 193.58 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.88 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.88 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.88 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 141,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,092.95/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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