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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 741.42 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 741.42 and 147.61 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 741.42 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/741.42 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 741.42 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 109,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,441.01/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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