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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 726.66 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 726.66 and 192.08 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 726.66 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/726.66 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 726.66 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 139,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,578.67/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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