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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.96, 731.83 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.96, 731.83 and 141.30 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.96 : 731.83 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.96/731.83 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.96x = 731.83 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.96x = 103,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,403.92/487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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