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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.73, 734.47 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.73, 734.47 and 142.97 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.73 : 734.47 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.73/734.47 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.73x = 734.47 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.73x = 105,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,007.18/489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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