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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.96 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.96 and 144.60 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.96 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.96 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.96 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 106,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,564.42/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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