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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 737.73 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 737.73 and 145.18 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 737.73 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/737.73 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 737.73 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 107,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,107.05/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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