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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 725.10 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 725.10 and 191.02 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 725.10 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/725.10 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 725.10 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 138,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,508.60/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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