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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.45 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.45 and 195.63 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.45 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.45 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.45 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 142,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,115.41/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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