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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.70 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.70 and 136.58 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.70 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.70 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.70 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 98,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981.68/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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