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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.03 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.03 and 144.05 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.03 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.03 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.03 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 106,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,025.12/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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