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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 737.65 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 737.65 and 145.14 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 737.65 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/737.65 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 737.65 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 107,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,059.32/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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