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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 727.93 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 727.93 and 196.75 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 727.93 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/727.93 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 727.93 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 143,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,220.23/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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