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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.68 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.68 and 134.44 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.68 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.68 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.68 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 97,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022.66/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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