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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 723.42 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 723.42 and 193.50 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 723.42 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/723.42 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 723.42 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 139,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,981.77/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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