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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 721.80 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 721.80 and 192.71 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 721.80 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/721.80 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 721.80 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 139,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,097.11/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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