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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 736.76 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 736.76 and 144.51 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 736.76 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/736.76 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 736.76 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 106,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,468.47/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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