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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 740.88 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 740.88 and 147.16 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 740.88 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/740.88 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 740.88 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 109,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027.90/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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