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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.04, 733.52 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.04, 733.52 and 147.04 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.04 : 733.52 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.04/733.52 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.04x = 733.52 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.04x = 107,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,856.78/489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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