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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.09 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.09 and 193.76 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.09 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.09 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.09 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 140,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,105.92/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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