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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 741.69 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 741.69 and 147.73 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 741.69 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/741.69 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 741.69 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 109,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,569.86/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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