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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 722.31 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 722.31 and 192.89 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 722.31 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/722.31 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 722.31 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 139,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,326.38/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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