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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 727.04 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 727.04 and 192.21 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 727.04 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/727.04 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 727.04 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 139,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,744.36/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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