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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 739.60 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 739.60 and 146.53 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 739.60 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/739.60 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 739.60 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 108,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,371.18/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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