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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 722.07 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 722.07 and 192.75 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 722.07 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/722.07 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 722.07 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 139,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,178.99/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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