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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 731.56 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 731.56 and 122.50 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 731.56 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/731.56 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 731.56 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 89,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,616.10/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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