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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.18 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.18 and 146.12 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.18 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.18 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.18 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 108,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,008.98/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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