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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 722.54 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 722.54 and 135.05 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 722.54 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/722.54 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 722.54 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 97,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,579.82/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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