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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.94, 739.40 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.94, 739.40 and 150.94 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.94 : 739.40 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.94/739.40 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.94x = 739.40 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.94x = 111,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,605.04/492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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