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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.44 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.44 and 190.31 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.44 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.44 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.44 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 137,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,868.07/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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