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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.80, 736.32 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.80, 736.32 and 144.14 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.80 : 736.32 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.80/736.32 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.80x = 736.32 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.80x = 106,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,133.98/490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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