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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 737.04 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 737.04 and 144.60 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 737.04 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/737.04 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 737.04 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 106,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,575.98/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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