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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 727.10 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 727.10 and 138.03 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 727.10 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/727.10 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 727.10 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 100,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,360.92/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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