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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 728.63 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 728.63 and 193.34 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 728.63 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/728.63 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 728.63 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 140,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,873.32/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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