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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 721.48 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 721.48 and 188.64 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 721.48 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/721.48 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 721.48 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 136,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,099.99/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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