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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 726.05 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 726.05 and 191.58 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 726.05 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/726.05 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 726.05 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 139,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096.66/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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