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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 740.48 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 740.48 and 146.93 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 740.48 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/740.48 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 740.48 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 108,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794.29/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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