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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.97, 731.84 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.97, 731.84 and 141.23 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.97 : 731.84 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.97/731.84 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.97x = 731.84 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.97x = 103,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,354.77/487.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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