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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 739.96 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 739.96 and 146.63 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 739.96 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/739.96 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 739.96 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 108,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,501.82/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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