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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.09, 732.16 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.09, 732.16 and 141.41 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.09 : 732.16 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.09/732.16 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.09x = 732.16 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.09x = 103,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,536.75/488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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