Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 742 and 148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494.76, 742 and 148 is: 221.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494.76 : 742 = 148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494.76/742 = 148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494.76x = 742 × 148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494.76x = 109,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,816/494.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221.96
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