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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 733.17 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 733.17 and 196.25 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 733.17 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/733.17 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 733.17 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 143,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,884.61/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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