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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.63, 723.92 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.63, 723.92 and 135.95 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.63 : 723.92 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.63/723.92 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.63x = 723.92 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.63x = 98,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,412.62/482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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