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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.21, 730.71 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.21, 730.71 and 140.55 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.21 : 730.71 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.21/730.71 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.21x = 730.71 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.21x = 102,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,696.93/487.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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