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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.01, 731.53 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.01, 731.53 and 195.41 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.01 : 731.53 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.01/731.53 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.01x = 731.53 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.01x = 142,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,948.28/488.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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