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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 727.74 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 727.74 and 156.04 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 727.74 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/727.74 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 727.74 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 113,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,554.73/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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