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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.81, 721.08 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.81, 721.08 and 188.30 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.81 : 721.08 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.81/721.08 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.81x = 721.08 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.81x = 135,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,781.17/480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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