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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 723.61 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 723.61 and 135.75 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 723.61 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/723.61 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 723.61 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 98,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.06/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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