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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 743.24 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 743.24 and 148.94 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 743.24 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/743.24 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 743.24 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 110,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,698.17/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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