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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 723.96 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 723.96 and 194.16 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 723.96 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/723.96 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 723.96 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 140,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564.07/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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