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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 727.49 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 727.49 and 138.34 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 727.49 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/727.49 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 727.49 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 100,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,637.33/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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