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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.72, 731.61 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.72, 731.61 and 122.51 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.72 : 731.61 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.72/731.61 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.72x = 731.61 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.72x = 89,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,629.54/487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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