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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.97, 736.56 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.97, 736.56 and 144.30 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.97 : 736.56 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.97/736.56 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.97x = 736.56 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.97x = 106,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,285.61/490.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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