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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.11, 721.66 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.11, 721.66 and 192.55 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.11 : 721.66 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.11/721.66 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.11x = 721.66 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.11x = 138,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,955.63/481.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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