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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 722.25 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 722.25 and 192.75 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 722.25 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/722.25 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 722.25 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 139,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,213.69/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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