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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 720.12 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 720.12 and 191.50 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 720.12 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/720.12 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 720.12 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 137,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902.98/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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