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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 726.84 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 726.84 and 191.97 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 726.84 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/726.84 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 726.84 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 139,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,531.47/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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