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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 726.20 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 726.20 and 195.50 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 726.20 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/726.20 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 726.20 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 141,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,972.10/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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