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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.51, 719.16 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.51, 719.16 and 190.95 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.51 : 719.16 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.51/719.16 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.51x = 719.16 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.51x = 137,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,323.60/479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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