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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.33, 730.95 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.33, 730.95 and 198.55 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.33 : 730.95 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.33/730.95 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.33x = 730.95 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.33x = 145,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,130.12/487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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