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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.29 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.29 and 144.16 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.29 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.29 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.29 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 106,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,141.73/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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