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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.28, 728.97 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.28, 728.97 and 193.97 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.28 : 728.97 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.28/728.97 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.28x = 728.97 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.28x = 141,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,398.31/486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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