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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.70 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.70 and 136.47 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.70 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.70 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.70 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 98,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,899.81/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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