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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 732.29 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 732.29 and 195.79 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 732.29 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/732.29 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 732.29 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 143,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,371.40/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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