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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 726.65 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 726.65 and 192.02 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 726.65 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/726.65 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 726.65 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 139,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,530.37/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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