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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 725.96 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 725.96 and 195.96 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 725.96 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/725.96 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 725.96 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 142,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,259.12/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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