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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 726.20 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 726.20 and 191.88 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 726.20 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/726.20 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 726.20 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 139,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,342.30/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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