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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 735.48 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 735.48 and 143.66 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 735.48 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/735.48 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 735.48 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 105,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,655.38/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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