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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 722.46 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 722.46 and 134.89 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 722.46 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/722.46 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 722.46 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 97,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,453.53/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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