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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.30, 726.33 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.30, 726.33 and 195.70 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.30 : 726.33 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.30/726.33 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.30x = 726.33 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.30x = 142,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,142.78/484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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