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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.41 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.41 and 137.63 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.41 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.41 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.41 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 99,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,973.97/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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