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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 726.49 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 726.49 and 192.31 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 726.49 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/726.49 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 726.49 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 139,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,710.74/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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