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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 740.62 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 740.62 and 147.11 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 740.62 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/740.62 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 740.62 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 108,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,954.09/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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