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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.95, 734.79 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.95, 734.79 and 193.43 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.95 : 734.79 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.95/734.79 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.95x = 734.79 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.95x = 142,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129.46/489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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