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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.53, 725.31 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.53, 725.31 and 136.85 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.53 : 725.31 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.53/725.31 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.53x = 725.31 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.53x = 99,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258.67/483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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