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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 725.64 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 725.64 and 137.16 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 725.64 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/725.64 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 725.64 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 99,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,530.60/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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