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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.17, 731.16 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.17, 731.16 and 194.94 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.17 : 731.16 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.17/731.16 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.17x = 731.16 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.17x = 142,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,532.33/487.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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