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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 741.88 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 741.88 and 147.86 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 741.88 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/741.88 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 741.88 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 109,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,694.38/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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