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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 733.21 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 733.21 and 142.27 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 733.21 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/733.21 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 733.21 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 104,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,312.40/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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