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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 725.34 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 725.34 and 191.27 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 725.34 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/725.34 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 725.34 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 138,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737.60/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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