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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 730.51 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 730.51 and 194.45 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 730.51 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/730.51 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 730.51 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 142,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,050.74/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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