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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.25 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.25 and 136.86 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.25 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.25 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.25 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 99,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,257.72/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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