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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 735.65 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 735.65 and 143.74 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 735.65 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/735.65 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 735.65 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 105,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,742.33/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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