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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.75, 726.03 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.75, 726.03 and 195.21 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 726.03 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/726.03 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 726.03 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 141,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,728.32/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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