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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 731.16 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 731.16 and 195.03 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 731.16 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/731.16 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 731.16 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 142,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598.13/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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