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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 723 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 723 and 193.28 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 723 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/723 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 723 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 139,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,741.44/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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