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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 726.47 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 726.47 and 191.80 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 726.47 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/726.47 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 726.47 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 139,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336.95/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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