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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 722.15 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 722.15 and 192.83 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 722.15 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/722.15 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 722.15 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 139,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,251.22/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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