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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 725.86 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 725.86 and 137.34 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 725.86 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/725.86 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 725.86 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 99,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,689.61/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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