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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.37 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.37 and 144.18 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.37 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.37 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.37 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 106,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166.74/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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