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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 726.56 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 726.56 and 195.90 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 726.56 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/726.56 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 726.56 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 142,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,333.10/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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