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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.82, 736.14 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.82, 736.14 and 144.08 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.82 : 736.14 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.82/736.14 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.82x = 736.14 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.82x = 106,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,063.05/490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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