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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 726.39 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 726.39 and 195.56 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 726.39 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/726.39 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 726.39 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 142,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,049.20/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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