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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 721.98 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 721.98 and 192.59 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 721.98 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/721.98 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 721.98 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 139,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,042.52/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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