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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 720.84 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 720.84 and 188.20 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 720.84 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/720.84 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 720.84 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 135,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,662.09/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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