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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 736.63 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 736.63 and 144.45 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 736.63 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/736.63 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 736.63 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 106,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,406.20/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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