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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.91, 734.70 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.91, 734.70 and 143.18 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.91 : 734.70 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.91/734.70 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.91x = 734.70 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.91x = 105,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,194.35/489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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