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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 738.80 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 738.80 and 145.94 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 738.80 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/738.80 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 738.80 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 107,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,821.89/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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