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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 723.23 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 723.23 and 193.55 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 723.23 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/723.23 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 723.23 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 139,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,980.20/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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