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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 725.82 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 725.82 and 191.64 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 725.82 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/725.82 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 725.82 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 139,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096.14/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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