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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.30, 735.38 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.30, 735.38 and 143.56 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.30 : 735.38 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.30/735.38 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.30x = 735.38 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.30x = 105,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,568.22/490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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