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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 722.77 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 722.77 and 135.22 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 722.77 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/722.77 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 722.77 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 97,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,732.93/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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