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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 725.14 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 725.14 and 194.92 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 725.14 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/725.14 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 725.14 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 141,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,344.29/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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