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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 722.48 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 722.48 and 135 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 722.48 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/722.48 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 722.48 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 97,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,534.80/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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