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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 721.89 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 721.89 and 134.66 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 721.89 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/721.89 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 721.89 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 97,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,206.22/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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