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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.35, 743.14 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.35, 743.14 and 148.70 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.35 : 743.14 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.35/743.14 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.35x = 743.14 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.35x = 110,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,506.96/495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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