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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 725.69 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 725.69 and 159.14 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 725.69 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/725.69 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 725.69 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 115,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,486.31/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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