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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 723.06 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 723.06 and 193.39 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 723.06 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/723.06 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 723.06 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 139,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,832.57/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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