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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.86, 724.41 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.86, 724.41 and 136.19 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.86 : 724.41 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.86/724.41 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.86x = 724.41 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.86x = 98,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,656.72/482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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