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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 727.47 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 727.47 and 192.57 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 727.47 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/727.47 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 727.47 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 140,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,088.90/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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