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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 726.66 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 726.66 and 195.82 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 726.66 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/726.66 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 726.66 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 142,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,294.56/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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