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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 722.28 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 722.28 and 188.97 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 722.28 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/722.28 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 722.28 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 136,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,487.25/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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