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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 734.54 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 734.54 and 197.29 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 734.54 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/734.54 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 734.54 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 144,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917.40/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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