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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 725.93 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 725.93 and 159.30 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 725.93 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/725.93 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 725.93 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 115,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,639.23/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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