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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 725.64 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 725.64 and 137.07 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 725.64 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/725.64 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 725.64 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 99,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,463.47/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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