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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.02, 736.55 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.02, 736.55 and 144.40 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.02 : 736.55 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.02/736.55 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.02x = 736.55 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.02x = 106,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,357.82/491.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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