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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 732.51 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 732.51 and 196.11 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 732.51 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/732.51 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 732.51 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 143,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,652.54/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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