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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.51, 726.86 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.51, 726.86 and 195.95 is: 293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.51 : 726.86 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.51/726.86 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.51x = 726.86 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.51x = 142,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,425.07/484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.96

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