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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 723 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 723 and 157.26 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 723 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/723 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 723 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 113,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698.98/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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