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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.21, 736.83 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.21, 736.83 and 144.54 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.21 : 736.83 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.21/736.83 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.21x = 736.83 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.21x = 106,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,500.69/491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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