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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 725.72 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 725.72 and 195.87 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 725.72 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/725.72 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 725.72 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 142,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,145.80/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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