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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.27, 730.89 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.27, 730.89 and 122.06 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.27 : 730.89 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.27/730.89 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.27x = 730.89 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.27x = 89,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,212.43/487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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