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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.02, 739.62 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.02, 739.62 and 146.34 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.02 : 739.62 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.02/739.62 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.02x = 739.62 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.02x = 108,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,235.99/493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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