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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 731.75 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 731.75 and 141.20 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 731.75 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/731.75 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 731.75 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 103,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,318.74/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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