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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 721.87 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 721.87 and 156.51 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 721.87 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/721.87 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 721.87 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 112,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,979.48/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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