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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 736.83 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 736.83 and 149.22 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 736.83 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/736.83 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 736.83 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 109,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.40/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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