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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 735.33 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 735.33 and 143.66 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 735.33 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/735.33 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 735.33 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 105,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633.83/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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