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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.46, 731.05 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.46, 731.05 and 140.83 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.46 : 731.05 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.46/731.05 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.46x = 731.05 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.46x = 102,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,953.77/487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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