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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 740.18 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 740.18 and 146.81 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 740.18 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/740.18 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 740.18 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 108,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,668.04/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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