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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 142.04 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.06 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.06 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.06 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 103,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,129.56/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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