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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 735.01 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 735.01 and 143.32 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 735.01 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/735.01 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 735.01 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 105,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,343.83/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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