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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 723.53 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 723.53 and 193.63 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 723.53 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/723.53 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 723.53 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 140,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,097.11/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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