Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.60 and 185.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.60 and 185.93 is: 278.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.48 : 723.60 = 185.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.48/723.60 = 185.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.48x = 723.60 × 185.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.48x = 134,540.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,540.73/482.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.85
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