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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 723.45 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 723.45 and 193.89 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 723.45 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/723.45 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 723.45 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 140,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,269.72/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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