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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 726.26 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 726.26 and 195.70 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 726.26 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/726.26 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 726.26 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 142,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129.08/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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