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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 731.51 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 731.51 and 136.35 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 731.51 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/731.51 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 731.51 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 99,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,737.73/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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