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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.07, 724.60 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.07, 724.60 and 194.50 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.07 : 724.60 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.07/724.60 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.07x = 724.60 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.07x = 140,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,934.21/483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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