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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.56, 730.15 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.56, 730.15 and 198 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.56 : 730.15 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.56/730.15 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.56x = 730.15 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.56x = 144,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.21/486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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