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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 722.30 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 722.30 and 134.94 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 722.30 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/722.30 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 722.30 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 97,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,466.49/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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