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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 735.61 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 735.61 and 143.76 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 735.61 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/735.61 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 735.61 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 105,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,751.29/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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