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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.39, 731.10 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.39, 731.10 and 122.19 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.39 : 731.10 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.39/731.10 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.39x = 731.10 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.39x = 89,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.11/487.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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