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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.49, 731.34 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.49, 731.34 and 140.82 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.49 : 731.34 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.49/731.34 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.49x = 731.34 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.49x = 102,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987.30/487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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