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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.10, 727.83 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.10, 727.83 and 192.62 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.10 : 727.83 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.10/727.83 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.10x = 727.83 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.10x = 140,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,196.43/485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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