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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 732.51 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 732.51 and 141.80 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 732.51 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/732.51 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 732.51 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 103,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,866.26/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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