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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 727.50 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 727.50 and 143 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 727.50 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/727.50 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 727.50 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 104,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032.50/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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