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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.28 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.28 and 194.52 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.28 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.28 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.28 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 140,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,886.95/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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