Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.50 and 147
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489, 733.50 and 147 is: 220.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489 : 733.50 = 147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489/733.50 = 147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489x = 733.50 × 147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489x = 107,824.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,824.50/489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220.50
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