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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 736.07 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 736.07 and 143.96 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 736.07 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/736.07 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 736.07 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 105,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,960.24/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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