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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 731.64 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 731.64 and 195.50 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 731.64 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/731.64 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 731.64 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 143,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038.18/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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