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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 735.26 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 735.26 and 143.50 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 735.26 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/735.26 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 735.26 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 105,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,509.81/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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