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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.73 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.73 and 145.16 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.73 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.73 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.73 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 107,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,085.20/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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