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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 154.13 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 744.19 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/744.19 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 744.19 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 114,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,697.90/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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