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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 731.23 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 731.23 and 140.89 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 731.23 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/731.23 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 731.23 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 103,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,022.19/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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