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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.15, 736.74 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.15, 736.74 and 144.45 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.15 : 736.74 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.15/736.74 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.15x = 736.74 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.15x = 106,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,422.09/491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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