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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.82, 740.89 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.82, 740.89 and 147.17 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.82 : 740.89 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.82/740.89 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.82x = 740.89 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.82x = 109,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,034.65/493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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