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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 724.80 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 724.80 and 190.54 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 724.80 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/724.80 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 724.80 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 138,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,101.58/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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