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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 734.12 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 734.12 and 142.76 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 734.12 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/734.12 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 734.12 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 104,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,798.59/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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