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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 726.90 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 726.90 and 137.97 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 726.90 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/726.90 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 726.90 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 100,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,290.39/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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