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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 735.18 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 735.18 and 148.04 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 735.18 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/735.18 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 735.18 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 108,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,836.05/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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