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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 724.02 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 724.02 and 136.10 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 724.02 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/724.02 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 724.02 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 98,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,539.12/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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