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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.37 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.37 and 194.82 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.37 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.37 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.37 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 141,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,314.23/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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