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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.05, 722.94 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.05, 722.94 and 193.42 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.05 : 722.94 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.05/722.94 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.05x = 722.94 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.05x = 139,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,831.05/482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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