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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 722.02 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 722.02 and 192.62 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 722.02 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/722.02 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 722.02 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 139,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,075.49/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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