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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 726.04 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 726.04 and 195.20 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 726.04 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/726.04 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 726.04 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 141,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723.01/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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