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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 723.39 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 723.39 and 193.64 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 723.39 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/723.39 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 723.39 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 140,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,077.24/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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