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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.77, 723.72 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.77, 723.72 and 190.20 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.77 : 723.72 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.77/723.72 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.77x = 723.72 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.77x = 137,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,651.54/482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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