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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.37, 735.48 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.37, 735.48 and 143.61 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.37 : 735.48 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.37/735.48 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.37x = 735.48 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.37x = 105,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,622.28/490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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