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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 726.77 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 726.77 and 191.92 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 726.77 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/726.77 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 726.77 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 139,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,477.10/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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