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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 725.85 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 725.85 and 191.36 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 725.85 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/725.85 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 725.85 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 138,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,895.03/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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