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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 734.58 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 734.58 and 143.08 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 734.58 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/734.58 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 734.58 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 105,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,101.87/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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