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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 721.92 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 721.92 and 192.64 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 721.92 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/721.92 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 721.92 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 139,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,070.67/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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