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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 726.22 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 726.22 and 195.38 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 726.22 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/726.22 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 726.22 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 141,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,888.86/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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