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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 742.64 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 742.64 and 148.54 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 742.64 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/742.64 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 742.64 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 110,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,309.70/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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