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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 727.23 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 727.23 and 192.22 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 727.23 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/727.23 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 727.23 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 139,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,790.06/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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