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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.57, 732.38 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.57, 732.38 and 195.89 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.57 : 732.38 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.57/732.38 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.57x = 732.38 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.57x = 143,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,461.28/488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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