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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 726.10 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 726.10 and 195.50 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 726.10 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/726.10 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 726.10 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 141,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,952.55/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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