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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.87, 746.81 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.87, 746.81 and 151.21 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.87 : 746.81 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.87/746.81 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.87x = 746.81 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.87x = 112,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.41/497.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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