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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.49, 723.59 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.49, 723.59 and 135.80 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.49 : 723.59 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.49/723.59 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.49x = 723.59 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.49x = 98,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,262.45/482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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