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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 726.41 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 726.41 and 187.88 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 726.41 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/726.41 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 726.41 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 136,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,473.34/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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