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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 729.30 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 729.30 and 197.57 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 729.30 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/729.30 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 729.30 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 144,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,090.37/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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