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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 738.65 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 738.65 and 145.74 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 738.65 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/738.65 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 738.65 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 107,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,650.85/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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