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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.76, 743.50 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.76, 743.50 and 149 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.76 : 743.50 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.76/743.50 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.76x = 743.50 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.76x = 110,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,781.50/495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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