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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 725.84 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 725.84 and 137.30 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 725.84 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/725.84 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 725.84 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 99,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,653.52/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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