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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 723.98 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 723.98 and 194.36 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 723.98 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/723.98 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 723.98 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 140,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,712.75/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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