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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.86 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.86 and 195.94 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.86 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.86 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.86 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 142,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,420.95/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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