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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 723.76 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 723.76 and 194.04 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 723.76 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/723.76 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 723.76 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 140,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438.39/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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