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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 740.94 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 740.94 and 147.28 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 740.94 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/740.94 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 740.94 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 109,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,125.64/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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