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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.21 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.21 and 147.57 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.21 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.21 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.21 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 109,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,380.36/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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