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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.97 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.97 and 195.48 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.97 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.97 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.97 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 143,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,085.50/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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