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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 731.09 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 731.09 and 194.79 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 731.09 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/731.09 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 731.09 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 142,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,409.02/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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