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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 726.21 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 726.21 and 142.13 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 726.21 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/726.21 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 726.21 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 103,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,212.60/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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