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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 724.50 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 724.50 and 141.02 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 724.50 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/724.50 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 724.50 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 102,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,168.99/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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