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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 726.11 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 726.11 and 195.34 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 726.11 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/726.11 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 726.11 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 141,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,838.33/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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