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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.51, 726.77 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.51, 726.77 and 137.85 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.51 : 726.77 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.51/726.77 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.51x = 726.77 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.51x = 100,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184.81/484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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