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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.16 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.16 and 194.88 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.16 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.16 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.16 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 141,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,315.56/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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