Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 734.68 and 143.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489.71, 734.68 and 143.03 is: 214.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489.71 : 734.68 = 143.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489.71/734.68 = 143.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489.71x = 734.68 × 143.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489.71x = 105,081.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,081.28/489.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214.58
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