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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.80, 731.67 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.80, 731.67 and 195.45 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.80 : 731.67 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.80/731.67 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.80x = 731.67 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.80x = 143,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004.90/487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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