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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 727.81 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 727.81 and 143.13 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 727.81 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/727.81 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 727.81 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 104,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,171.45/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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