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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.65 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.65 and 145.13 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.65 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.65 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.65 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 107,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,051.64/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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