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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 737.56 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 737.56 and 144.99 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 737.56 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/737.56 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 737.56 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 106,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,939.01/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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