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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.28 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.28 and 191.67 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.28 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.28 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.28 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 139,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,206.09/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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