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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.87, 731.70 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.87, 731.70 and 141.13 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.87 : 731.70 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.87/731.70 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.87x = 731.70 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.87x = 103,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,264.91/487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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