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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.39, 722.23 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.39, 722.23 and 188.87 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.39 : 722.23 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.39/722.23 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.39x = 722.23 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.39x = 136,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,408.91/481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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