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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.73 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.73 and 144.48 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.73 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.73 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.73 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 106,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,445.33/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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