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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 727.65 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 727.65 and 196.50 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 727.65 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/727.65 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 727.65 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 142,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983.23/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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