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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 722.22 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 722.22 and 189.20 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 722.22 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/722.22 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 722.22 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 136,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,644.02/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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