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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.23, 739.71 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.23, 739.71 and 146.64 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.23 : 739.71 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.23/739.71 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.23x = 739.71 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.23x = 108,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,471.07/493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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