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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 734.72 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 734.72 and 197.14 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 734.72 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/734.72 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 734.72 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 144,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,842.63/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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