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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 726.92 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 726.92 and 137.93 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 726.92 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/726.92 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 726.92 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 100,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,259.75/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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