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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.25, 738.38 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.25, 738.38 and 145.60 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.25 : 738.38 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.25/738.38 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.25x = 738.38 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.25x = 107,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,508.13/492.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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