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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.15, 719.55 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.15, 719.55 and 191.25 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.15 : 719.55 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.15/719.55 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.15x = 719.55 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.15x = 137,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,613.94/480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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