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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 726.54 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 726.54 and 195.89 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 726.54 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/726.54 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 726.54 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 142,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,321.92/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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