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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 726.18 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 726.18 and 195.64 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 726.18 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/726.18 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 726.18 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 142,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,069.86/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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