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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 735.87 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 735.87 and 148.50 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 735.87 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/735.87 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 735.87 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 109,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,276.70/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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