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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 725.95 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 725.95 and 191.41 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 725.95 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/725.95 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 725.95 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 138,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,951.80/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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