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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.86 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.86 and 196.48 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.86 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.86 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.86 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 143,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009.93/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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