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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 727.92 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 727.92 and 197.04 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 727.92 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/727.92 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 727.92 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 143,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429.36/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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