Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.64, 746.46 and 151
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.64, 746.46 and 151 is: 226.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.64 : 746.46 = 151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.64/746.46 = 151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.64x = 746.46 × 151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.64x = 112,715.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,715.46/497.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226.50
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