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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.47, 729.66 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.47, 729.66 and 193.96 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.47 : 729.66 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.47/729.66 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.47x = 729.66 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.47x = 141,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,523.76/486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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