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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 732.26 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 732.26 and 141.53 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 732.26 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/732.26 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 732.26 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 103,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632.39/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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