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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 728.96 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 728.96 and 193.40 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 728.96 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/728.96 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 728.96 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 140,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,980.86/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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