Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.60, 732.71 and 141.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 488.60, 732.71 and 141.82 is: 212.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488.60 : 732.71 = 141.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488.60/732.71 = 141.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488.60x = 732.71 × 141.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488.60x = 103,911.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,911.45/488.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212.67
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