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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 736.04 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 736.04 and 144.03 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 736.04 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/736.04 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 736.04 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 106,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011.12/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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