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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.83, 725.25 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.83, 725.25 and 191.21 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.83 : 725.25 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.83/725.25 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.83x = 725.25 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.83x = 138,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,677.72/483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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