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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 722.90 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 722.90 and 193.33 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 722.90 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/722.90 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 722.90 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 139,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,758.26/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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