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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 737.84 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 737.84 and 145.16 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 737.84 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/737.84 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 737.84 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 107,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,104.85/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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