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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.38, 731.05 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.38, 731.05 and 122.17 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.38 : 731.05 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.38/731.05 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.38x = 731.05 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.38x = 89,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,312.38/487.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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