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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 722.79 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 722.79 and 193.30 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 722.79 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/722.79 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 722.79 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 139,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,713.50/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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