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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.52 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 733.52 and 147 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 733.52 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/733.52 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 733.52 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 107,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,827.44/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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