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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 721.68 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 721.68 and 188.64 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 721.68 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/721.68 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 721.68 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 136,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,137.72/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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