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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 726.28 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 726.28 and 137.52 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 726.28 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/726.28 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 726.28 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 99,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,877.68/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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