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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 716.51 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 716.51 and 189.14 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 716.51 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/716.51 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 716.51 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 135,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517.59/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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