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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 725.57 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 725.57 and 159.13 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 725.57 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/725.57 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 725.57 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 115,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,455.53/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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