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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.45, 723.66 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.45, 723.66 and 193.88 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.45 : 723.66 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.45/723.66 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.45x = 723.66 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.45x = 140,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,299.58/482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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