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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 727.90 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 727.90 and 120.05 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 727.90 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/727.90 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 727.90 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 87,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,383.19/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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