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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 723.84 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.72, 723.84 and 194 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.72 : 723.84 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.72/723.84 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.72x = 723.84 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.72x = 140,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,424.96/482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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