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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.50, 723.90 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.50, 723.90 and 140.50 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.50 : 723.90 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.50/723.90 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.50x = 723.90 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.50x = 101,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,707.95/482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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