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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.35, 724.93 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.35, 724.93 and 194.63 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.35 : 724.93 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.35/724.93 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.35x = 724.93 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.35x = 141,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,089.01/483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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