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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 726.87 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 726.87 and 192.05 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 726.87 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/726.87 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 726.87 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 139,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599.28/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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