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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 738.18 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.04, 738.18 and 150.04 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.04 : 738.18 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.04/738.18 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.04x = 738.18 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.04x = 110,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,756.53/492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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