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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 727.31 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 727.31 and 196.07 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 727.31 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/727.31 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 727.31 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 142,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603.67/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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