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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 718.50 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 718.50 and 137 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 718.50 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/718.50 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 718.50 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 98,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,434.50/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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