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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 740 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 740 and 146.59 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 740 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/740 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 740 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 108,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,476.60/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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