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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 722.15 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 722.15 and 188.82 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 722.15 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/722.15 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 722.15 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 136,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,355.42/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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