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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.88 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.88 and 194.63 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.88 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.88 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.88 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 141,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,080.26/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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