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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 725.71 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 725.71 and 195.22 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 725.71 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/725.71 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 725.71 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 141,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,673.11/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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