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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.26, 723.38 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.26, 723.38 and 193.63 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.26 : 723.38 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.26/723.38 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.26x = 723.38 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.26x = 140,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,068.07/482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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