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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 727.17 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 727.17 and 192.25 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 727.17 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/727.17 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 727.17 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 139,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,798.43/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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