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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 740.54 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 740.54 and 146.97 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 740.54 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/740.54 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 740.54 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 108,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,837.16/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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