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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.27, 726.26 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.27, 726.26 and 137.63 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.27 : 726.26 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.27/726.26 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.27x = 726.26 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.27x = 99,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,954.48/484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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