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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.02, 732.06 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.02, 732.06 and 141.34 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.02 : 732.06 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.02/732.06 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.02x = 732.06 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.02x = 103,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,469.36/488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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