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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 723.84 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 723.84 and 194.26 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 723.84 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/723.84 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 723.84 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 140,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,613.16/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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