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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.58 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.58 and 191.16 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.58 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.58 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.58 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 138,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,701.87/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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