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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.91, 740.98 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.91, 740.98 and 147.23 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.91 : 740.98 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.91/740.98 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.91x = 740.98 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.91x = 109,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,097.91/493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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