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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.56, 723.76 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.56, 723.76 and 189.94 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.56 : 723.76 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.56/723.76 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.56x = 723.76 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.56x = 137,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470.97/482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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