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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.79 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.79 and 145.24 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.79 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.79 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.79 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 107,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,158.46/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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