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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 726.96 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 726.96 and 137.96 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 726.96 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/726.96 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 726.96 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 100,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,291.40/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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