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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 726.07 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 726.07 and 195.51 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 726.07 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/726.07 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 726.07 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 141,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,953.95/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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