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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 739.71 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 739.71 and 146.56 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 739.71 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/739.71 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 739.71 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 108,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,408.20/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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