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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 727.41 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 727.41 and 138.19 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 727.41 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/727.41 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 727.41 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 100,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520.10/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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