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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 735.24 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 735.24 and 143.51 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 735.24 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/735.24 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 735.24 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 105,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,510.62/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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