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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 733.48 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 733.48 and 196.51 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 733.48 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/733.48 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 733.48 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 144,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,133.83/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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