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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.29, 730.92 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.29, 730.92 and 122.07 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.29 : 730.92 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.29/730.92 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.29x = 730.92 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.29x = 89,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,223.40/487.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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