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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 735.21 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 735.21 and 143.64 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 735.21 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/735.21 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 735.21 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 105,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,605.56/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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