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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.48 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.48 and 137.01 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.48 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.48 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.48 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 99,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,398.01/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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