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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.47, 733.01 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.47, 733.01 and 196 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.47 : 733.01 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.47/733.01 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.47x = 733.01 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.47x = 143,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,669.96/488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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