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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 727.44 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 727.44 and 196.24 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 727.44 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/727.44 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 727.44 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 142,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752.83/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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