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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 726.73 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 726.73 and 119.27 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 726.73 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/726.73 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 726.73 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 86,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,678.61/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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