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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 726.68 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 726.68 and 137.79 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 726.68 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/726.68 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 726.68 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 100,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,128.55/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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