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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.79, 731.61 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.79, 731.61 and 141.05 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.79 : 731.61 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.79/731.61 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.79x = 731.61 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.79x = 103,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,189.23/487.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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