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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 726.48 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 726.48 and 137.72 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 726.48 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/726.48 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 726.48 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 100,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,051.54/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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