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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 736.98 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 736.98 and 144.66 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 736.98 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/736.98 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 736.98 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 106,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,611.53/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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