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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 722.57 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 722.57 and 189.42 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 722.57 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/722.57 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 722.57 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 136,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,869.21/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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