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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 717.22 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 717.22 and 189.36 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 717.22 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/717.22 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 717.22 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 135,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,812.78/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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