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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.82, 731.83 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.82, 731.83 and 141.15 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.82 : 731.83 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.82/731.83 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.82x = 731.83 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.82x = 103,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,297.80/487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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