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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.66, 723.95 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.66, 723.95 and 190.14 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.66 : 723.95 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.66/723.95 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.66x = 723.95 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.66x = 137,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,651.85/482.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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