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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 738.16 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 738.16 and 150.14 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 738.16 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/738.16 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 738.16 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 110,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,826.80/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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