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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.57 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.57 and 194.51 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.57 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.57 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.57 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 140,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,936.11/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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