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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 726.93 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 726.93 and 196.13 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 726.93 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/726.93 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 726.93 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 142,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,569.15/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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