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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.97, 731.54 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.97, 731.54 and 195.29 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.97 : 731.54 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.97/731.54 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.97x = 731.54 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.97x = 142,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,858.79/487.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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