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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.18 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.18 and 191.76 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.18 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.18 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.18 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 138,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,101.72/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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