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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.64 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.64 and 193.08 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.64 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.64 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.64 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 139,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,527.33/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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