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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 726.32 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 726.32 and 137.54 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 726.32 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/726.32 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 726.32 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 99,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897.40/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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