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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.16, 732.38 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.16, 732.38 and 195.75 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.16 : 732.38 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.16/732.38 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.16x = 732.38 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.16x = 143,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,362.41/488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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