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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.95, 731.52 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.95, 731.52 and 195.32 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.95 : 731.52 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.95/731.52 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.95x = 731.52 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.95x = 142,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,882.32/487.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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