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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 722.70 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 722.70 and 193.74 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 722.70 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/722.70 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 722.70 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 140,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,015.90/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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