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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.15, 736.53 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.15, 736.53 and 144.39 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.15 : 736.53 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.15/736.53 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.15x = 736.53 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.15x = 106,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,347.57/491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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