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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 732.51 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 732.51 and 141.63 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 732.51 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/732.51 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 732.51 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 103,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,745.39/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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