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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.79, 730.54 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.79, 730.54 and 194.12 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.79 : 730.54 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.79/730.54 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.79x = 730.54 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.79x = 141,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,814.01/486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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