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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 723.42 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 723.42 and 135.59 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 723.42 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/723.42 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 723.42 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 98,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,090.33/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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