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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 732.72 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 732.72 and 196.08 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 732.72 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/732.72 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 732.72 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 143,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.74/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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