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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.36 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.36 and 136.94 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.36 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.36 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.36 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 99,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.57/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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