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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.99, 734.92 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.99, 734.92 and 143.24 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.99 : 734.92 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.99/734.92 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.99x = 734.92 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.99x = 105,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,265.91/489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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