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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 735.79 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 735.79 and 148.50 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 735.79 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/735.79 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 735.79 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 109,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,264.82/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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