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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 726.24 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 726.24 and 195.32 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 726.24 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/726.24 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 726.24 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 141,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,849.20/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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