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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 738.90 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 738.90 and 145.98 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 738.90 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/738.90 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 738.90 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 107,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,864.62/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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