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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 723.09 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 723.09 and 140.10 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 723.09 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/723.09 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 723.09 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 101,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,304.91/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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