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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 722.92 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 722.92 and 193.46 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 722.92 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/722.92 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 722.92 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 139,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,856.10/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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