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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 724.59 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 724.59 and 141.10 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 724.59 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/724.59 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 724.59 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 102,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,239.65/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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