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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 724.14 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 724.14 and 136.13 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 724.14 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/724.14 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 724.14 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 98,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,573.56/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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