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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 732.90 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 732.90 and 141.92 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 732.90 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/732.90 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 732.90 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 104,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,013.17/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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