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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.69, 743.57 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.69, 743.57 and 148.99 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.69 : 743.57 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.69/743.57 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.69x = 743.57 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.69x = 110,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,784.49/495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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