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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 741.06 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 741.06 and 152 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 741.06 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/741.06 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 741.06 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 112,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.12/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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