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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.12, 738.10 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.12, 738.10 and 150.12 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.12 : 738.10 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.12/738.10 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.12x = 738.10 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.12x = 110,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,803.57/492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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