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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 721.96 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 721.96 and 188.89 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 721.96 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/721.96 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 721.96 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 136,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,371.02/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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