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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 723.20 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 723.20 and 140.13 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 723.20 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/723.20 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 723.20 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 101,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,342.02/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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