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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 727.36 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 727.36 and 196.40 is: 294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 727.36 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/727.36 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 727.36 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 142,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,853.50/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.71

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