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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.02 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.02 and 189.50 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.02 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.02 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.02 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 137,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,007.73/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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