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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.30, 1,078.82 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.30, 1,078.82 and 192.21 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.30 : 1,078.82 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.30/1,078.82 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.30x = 1,078.82 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.30x = 207,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,355.71/719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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