Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491, 736.62 and 149
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491, 736.62 and 149 is: 223.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491 : 736.62 = 149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491/736.62 = 149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491x = 736.62 × 149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491x = 109,756.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,756.38/491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223.54
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