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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 737.84 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 737.84 and 145.31 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 737.84 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/737.84 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 737.84 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 107,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,212.20/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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