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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 725.25 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 725.25 and 194.78 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 725.25 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/725.25 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 725.25 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 141,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264.20/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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