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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 727.27 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 727.27 and 138.15 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 727.27 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/727.27 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 727.27 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 100,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,471.66/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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