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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.55, 732.86 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.55, 732.86 and 141.89 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.55 : 732.86 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.55/732.86 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.55x = 732.86 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.55x = 103,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981.13/488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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