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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.12, 744 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.12, 744 and 149.38 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.12 : 744 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.12/744 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.12x = 744 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.12x = 111,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,138.72/496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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