Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 723.90 and 186.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482.73, 723.90 and 186.20 is: 279.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482.73 : 723.90 = 186.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482.73/723.90 = 186.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482.73x = 723.90 × 186.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482.73x = 134,789.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,789.97/482.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279.23
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