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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 724.32 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 724.32 and 194.04 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 724.32 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/724.32 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 724.32 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 140,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,547.05/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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