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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 730.04 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 730.04 and 194.17 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 730.04 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/730.04 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 730.04 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 141,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,747.25/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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