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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 725.27 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 725.27 and 190.96 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 725.27 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/725.27 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 725.27 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 138,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,497.56/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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