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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.94, 740.92 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.94, 740.92 and 147.32 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.94 : 740.92 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.94/740.92 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.94x = 740.92 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.94x = 109,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,152.33/493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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