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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.30, 726.54 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.30, 726.54 and 195.58 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.30 : 726.54 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.30/726.54 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.30x = 726.54 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.30x = 142,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,096.69/484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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