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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 723.84 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 723.84 and 135.88 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 723.84 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/723.84 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 723.84 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 98,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,355.38/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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