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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 726.87 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 726.87 and 137.84 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 726.87 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/726.87 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 726.87 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 100,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,188.13/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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