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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 726.25 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 726.25 and 191.57 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 726.25 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/726.25 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 726.25 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 139,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,127.71/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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