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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 486.73 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 486.73 and 141.87 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 486.73 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/486.73 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 486.73 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 69,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,052.39/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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