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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 741.20 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 741.20 and 147.50 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 741.20 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/741.20 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 741.20 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 109,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,330.33/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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