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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 726 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 726 and 137.39 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 726 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/726 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 726 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 99,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.51/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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