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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 735.80 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 735.80 and 143.82 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 735.80 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/735.80 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 735.80 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 105,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,822.04/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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