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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 720.99 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 720.99 and 188.14 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 720.99 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/720.99 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 720.99 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 135,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,646.61/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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