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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 727.04 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 727.04 and 192.17 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 727.04 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/727.04 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 727.04 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 139,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,710.68/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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