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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.90, 740.98 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.90, 740.98 and 147.24 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.90 : 740.98 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.90/740.98 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.90x = 740.98 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.90x = 109,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,101.90/493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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