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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.50 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.50 and 194.45 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.50 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.50 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.50 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 140,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,875.40/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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