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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.56 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.56 and 156.12 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.56 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.56 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.56 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 113,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,586.67/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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