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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 734.15 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 734.15 and 196.89 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 734.15 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/734.15 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 734.15 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 144,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,546.79/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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