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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.76 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.76 and 141.76 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.76 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.76 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.76 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 102,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,883.74/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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