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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 730.78 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 730.78 and 194.67 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 730.78 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/730.78 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 730.78 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 142,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,260.94/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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