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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.20, 719.14 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.20, 719.14 and 190.68 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.20 : 719.14 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.20/719.14 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.20x = 719.14 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.20x = 137,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125.62/479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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