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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 722.77 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 722.77 and 135.22 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 722.77 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/722.77 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 722.77 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 97,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,732.96/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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