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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 727.94 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 727.94 and 143.29 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 727.94 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/727.94 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 727.94 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 104,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,306.52/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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