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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.51, 723.76 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.51, 723.76 and 193.88 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.51 : 723.76 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.51/723.76 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.51x = 723.76 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.51x = 140,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321.62/482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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