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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 722.37 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 722.37 and 134.87 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 722.37 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/722.37 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 722.37 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 97,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,422.43/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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