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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 741.08 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 741.08 and 147.42 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 741.08 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/741.08 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 741.08 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 109,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,249.28/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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