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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 734.33 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 734.33 and 197.19 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 734.33 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/734.33 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 734.33 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 144,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,803.03/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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