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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.09, 739.59 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.09, 739.59 and 146.41 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.09 : 739.59 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.09/739.59 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.09x = 739.59 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.09x = 108,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,283.37/493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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