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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.19, 731.06 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.19, 731.06 and 179.13 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.19 : 731.06 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.19/731.06 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.19x = 731.06 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.19x = 130,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,955.23/487.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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