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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 726.75 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 726.75 and 192.21 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 726.75 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/726.75 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 726.75 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 139,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,688.62/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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