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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.57, 735.90 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.57, 735.90 and 143.90 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.57 : 735.90 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.57/735.90 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.57x = 735.90 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.57x = 105,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,896.01/490.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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