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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.35, 740.02 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.35, 740.02 and 146.68 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.35 : 740.02 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.35/740.02 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.35x = 740.02 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.35x = 108,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,546.69/493.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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