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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.59, 725.23 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.59, 725.23 and 191.03 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.59 : 725.23 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.59/725.23 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.59x = 725.23 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.59x = 138,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,540.69/483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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