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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.75 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.75 and 195.75 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.75 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.75 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.75 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 142,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,261.31/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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