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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.38 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.38 and 148.25 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.38 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.38 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.38 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 110,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,057.84/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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