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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.76, 721.18 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.76, 721.18 and 192.13 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.76 : 721.18 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.76/721.18 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.76x = 721.18 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.76x = 138,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,560.31/480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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