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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 734.96 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 734.96 and 143.28 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 734.96 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/734.96 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 734.96 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 105,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,305.07/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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