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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 727.59 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 727.59 and 196.48 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 727.59 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/727.59 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 727.59 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 142,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956.88/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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