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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 735.21 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 735.21 and 143.41 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 735.21 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/735.21 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 735.21 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 105,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.47/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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