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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 725.73 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 725.73 and 191.34 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 725.73 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/725.73 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 725.73 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 138,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,860.22/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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