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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.40, 730.95 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.40, 730.95 and 140.77 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.40 : 730.95 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.40/730.95 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.40x = 730.95 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.40x = 102,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,892.18/487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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