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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.46, 732.58 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.46, 732.58 and 141.80 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.46 : 732.58 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.46/732.58 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.46x = 732.58 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.46x = 103,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,876.18/488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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