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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 726.84 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 726.84 and 195.89 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 726.84 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/726.84 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 726.84 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 142,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,380.69/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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