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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 723.60 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 723.60 and 193.84 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 723.60 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/723.60 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 723.60 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 140,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,262.62/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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