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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 724.86 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 724.86 and 194.67 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 724.86 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/724.86 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 724.86 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 141,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108.50/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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