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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.75, 737.63 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.75, 737.63 and 145.08 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.75 : 737.63 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.75/737.63 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.75x = 737.63 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.75x = 107,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,014.64/491.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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