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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 733.04 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 733.04 and 196.29 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 733.04 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/733.04 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 733.04 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 143,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,888.18/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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