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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 737.53 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 737.53 and 145.05 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 737.53 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/737.53 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 737.53 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 106,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978.73/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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