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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.61, 744.84 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.61, 744.84 and 149.87 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.61 : 744.84 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.61/744.84 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.61x = 744.84 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.61x = 111,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,629.17/496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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