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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 729.06 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 729.06 and 197.28 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 729.06 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/729.06 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 729.06 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 143,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,828.96/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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