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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.72 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.72 and 191.82 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.72 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.72 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.72 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 139,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,395.99/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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