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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722 and 192.76 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 139,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,172.72/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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