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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.33 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.33 and 138.33 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.33 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.33 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.33 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 100,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,611.56/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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