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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 721.31 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 721.31 and 138.88 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 721.31 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/721.31 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 721.31 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 100,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,175.53/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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