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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 725.14 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 725.14 and 136.71 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 725.14 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/725.14 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 725.14 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 99,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134.65/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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