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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 740.58 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 740.58 and 146.96 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 740.58 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/740.58 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 740.58 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 108,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,838.33/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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