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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 723.96 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 723.96 and 135.99 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 723.96 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/723.96 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 723.96 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 98,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,451.32/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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