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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 740.36 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 740.36 and 146.94 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 740.36 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/740.36 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 740.36 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 108,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,787.76/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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