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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.23, 728.72 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.23, 728.72 and 197.51 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.23 : 728.72 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.23/728.72 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.23x = 728.72 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.23x = 143,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,928.50/486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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