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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 737.30 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 737.30 and 144.89 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 737.30 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/737.30 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 737.30 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 106,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,826.67/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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