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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 722.88 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 722.88 and 189.34 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 722.88 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/722.88 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 722.88 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 136,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,870.10/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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