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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.89, 731.82 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.89, 731.82 and 122.67 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.89 : 731.82 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.89/731.82 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.89x = 731.82 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.89x = 89,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,772.36/487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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