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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.25 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.25 and 191.03 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.25 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.25 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.25 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 138,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,541.60/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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