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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 729.50 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 729.50 and 193.86 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 729.50 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/729.50 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 729.50 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 141,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,419.90/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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