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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 720.84 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 720.84 and 138.52 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 720.84 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/720.84 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 720.84 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 99,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,850.76/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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