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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 726.10 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 726.10 and 137.32 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 726.10 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/726.10 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 726.10 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 99,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,708.05/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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