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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 737.15 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 737.15 and 149.44 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 737.15 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/737.15 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 737.15 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 110,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,159.70/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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