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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 731.10 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 731.10 and 195.04 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 731.10 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/731.10 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 731.10 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 142,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,590.09/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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