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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.13, 730.62 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.13, 730.62 and 178.83 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.13 : 730.62 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.13/730.62 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.13x = 730.62 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.13x = 130,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,653.12/487.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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