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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.11, 741.11 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.11, 741.11 and 147.44 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.11 : 741.11 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.11/741.11 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.11x = 741.11 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.11x = 109,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,268.52/494.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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