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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.03, 727.57 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.03, 727.57 and 138.39 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.03 : 727.57 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.03/727.57 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.03x = 727.57 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.03x = 100,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,687.48/485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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