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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.71 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.71 and 194.58 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.71 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.71 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.71 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 141,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,014.07/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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