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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.53 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.53 and 143.80 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.53 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.53 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.53 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 105,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769.21/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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