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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 734.22 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 734.22 and 142.75 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 734.22 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/734.22 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 734.22 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 104,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,809.91/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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