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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 726.39 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 726.39 and 137.58 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 726.39 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/726.39 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 726.39 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 99,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,936.74/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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