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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 737.93 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 737.93 and 145.20 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 737.93 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/737.93 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 737.93 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 107,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,147.44/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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