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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.94, 736.42 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.94, 736.42 and 144.30 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.94 : 736.42 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.94/736.42 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.94x = 736.42 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.94x = 106,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,265.41/490.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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