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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 726.34 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 726.34 and 137.53 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 726.34 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/726.34 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 726.34 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 99,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,893.54/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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