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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.13, 739.69 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.13, 739.69 and 151.13 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.13 : 739.69 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.13/739.69 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.13x = 739.69 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.13x = 111,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,789.35/493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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