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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.28, 733.46 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.28, 733.46 and 196.96 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.28 : 733.46 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.28/733.46 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.28x = 733.46 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.28x = 144,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,462.28/489.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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