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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 721.76 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 721.76 and 192.40 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 721.76 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/721.76 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 721.76 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 138,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866.62/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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