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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.94, 731.78 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.94, 731.78 and 145.94 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.94 : 731.78 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.94/731.78 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.94x = 731.78 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.94x = 106,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,792.68/487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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