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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 735.78 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 735.78 and 143.94 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 735.78 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/735.78 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 735.78 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 105,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,908.17/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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