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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.82, 731.73 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.82, 731.73 and 195.31 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.82 : 731.73 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.82/731.73 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.82x = 731.73 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.82x = 142,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,914.19/487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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