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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.08, 728.62 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.08, 728.62 and 193.46 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.08 : 728.62 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.08/728.62 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.08x = 728.62 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.08x = 140,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,958.83/486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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