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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.55, 731.32 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.55, 731.32 and 195.18 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.55 : 731.32 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.55/731.32 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.55x = 731.32 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.55x = 142,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738.41/487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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