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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 728.16 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 728.16 and 196.84 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 728.16 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/728.16 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 728.16 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 143,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,331.01/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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