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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 727.42 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 727.42 and 192.49 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 727.42 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/727.42 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 727.42 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 140,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,023.38/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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