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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.72 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.72 and 145.12 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.72 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.72 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.72 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 106,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,042.09/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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