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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.66 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.66 and 136.51 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.66 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.66 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.66 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 98,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,921.18/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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