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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 721.91 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 721.91 and 192.82 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 721.91 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/721.91 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 721.91 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 139,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,198.69/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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