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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 725.41 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 725.41 and 195.14 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 725.41 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/725.41 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 725.41 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 141,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,556.51/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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