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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.07, 731.97 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.07, 731.97 and 195.57 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.07 : 731.97 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.07/731.97 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.07x = 731.97 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.07x = 143,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,151.37/488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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