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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.07, 736.42 and 144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.07, 736.42 and 144.31 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.07 : 736.42 = 144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.07/736.42 = 144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.07x = 736.42 × 144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.07x = 106,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,272.77/491.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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