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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 737.85 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 737.85 and 145.27 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 737.85 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/737.85 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 737.85 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 107,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,187.47/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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