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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 732.59 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 732.59 and 141.65 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 732.59 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/732.59 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 732.59 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 103,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,772.50/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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