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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.40, 722.08 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.40, 722.08 and 192.76 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.40 : 722.08 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.40/722.08 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.40x = 722.08 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.40x = 139,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,188.14/481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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