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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.66, 723.90 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.66, 723.90 and 135.92 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.66 : 723.90 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.66/723.90 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.66x = 723.90 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.66x = 98,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392.49/482.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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