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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.93, 728.76 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.93, 728.76 and 156.80 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.93 : 728.76 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.93/728.76 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.93x = 728.76 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.93x = 114,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,268.14/485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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