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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.48, 727.89 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.48, 727.89 and 193.01 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.48 : 727.89 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.48/727.89 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.48x = 727.89 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.48x = 140,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,486.41/485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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