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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.36, 723.81 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.36, 723.81 and 194 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.36 : 723.81 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.36/723.81 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.36x = 723.81 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.36x = 140,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,419.14/482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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