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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 725.24 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 725.24 and 191.18 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 725.24 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/725.24 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 725.24 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 138,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653.67/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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