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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 727.68 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 727.68 and 138.44 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 727.68 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/727.68 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 727.68 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 100,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,740.02/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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