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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 735.37 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 735.37 and 143.48 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 735.37 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/735.37 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 735.37 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 105,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,512.37/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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