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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 727.95 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 727.95 and 196.63 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 727.95 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/727.95 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 727.95 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 143,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,136.81/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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