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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 736.14 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 736.14 and 144.07 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 736.14 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/736.14 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 736.14 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 106,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,055.69/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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