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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.50 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.50 and 151 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.50 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.50 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.50 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 111,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,664.50/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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