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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.55, 743.32 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.55, 743.32 and 148.91 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.55 : 743.32 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.55/743.32 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.55x = 743.32 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.55x = 110,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,687.04/495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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