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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 737.47 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 737.47 and 149.62 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 737.47 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/737.47 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 737.47 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 110,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340.26/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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