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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.73, 722.70 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.73, 722.70 and 135.17 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.73 : 722.70 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.73/722.70 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.73x = 722.70 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.73x = 97,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,687.36/481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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