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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 735.04 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 735.04 and 143.44 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 735.04 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/735.04 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 735.04 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 105,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.14/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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