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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.28, 730.46 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.28, 730.46 and 194.96 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.28 : 730.46 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.28/730.46 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.28x = 730.46 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.28x = 142,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,410.48/487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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