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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.70, 725.60 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.70, 725.60 and 137.03 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.70 : 725.60 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.70/725.60 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.70x = 725.60 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.70x = 99,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,428.28/483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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