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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 722.82 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 722.82 and 135.23 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 722.82 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/722.82 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 722.82 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 97,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.33/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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