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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 732.36 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 732.36 and 195.68 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 732.36 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/732.36 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 732.36 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 143,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,305.28/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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