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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 731.96 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 731.96 and 141.33 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 731.96 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/731.96 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 731.96 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 103,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,446.22/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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