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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 726.53 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 726.53 and 137.67 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 726.53 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/726.53 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 726.53 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 100,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,023.94/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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