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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.17, 730.76 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.17, 730.76 and 140.51 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.17 : 730.76 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.17/730.76 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.17x = 730.76 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.17x = 102,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,674.73/487.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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