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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 726.12 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 726.12 and 137.33 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 726.12 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/726.12 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 726.12 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 99,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,718.06/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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