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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 726.63 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 726.63 and 119.22 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 726.63 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/726.63 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 726.63 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 86,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628.83/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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