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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 720.50 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 720.50 and 138.26 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 720.50 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/720.50 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 720.50 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 99,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,616.33/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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