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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 732 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 732 and 146 is: 219

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 732 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/732 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 732 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 106,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,872/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219

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