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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.62, 734.83 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.62, 734.83 and 197.32 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.62 : 734.83 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.62/734.83 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.62x = 734.83 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.62x = 144,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994.33/489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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