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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 740.85 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 740.85 and 147.36 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 740.85 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/740.85 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 740.85 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 109,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,171.66/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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