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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.54 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.54 and 196.38 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.54 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.54 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.54 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 142,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,874.31/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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