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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.87, 736.19 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.87, 736.19 and 148.87 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.87 : 736.19 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.87/736.19 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.87x = 736.19 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.87x = 109,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,595.86/490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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