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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 740.36 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 740.36 and 146.82 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 740.36 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/740.36 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 740.36 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 108,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.66/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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