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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 733.56 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 733.56 and 147.12 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 733.56 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/733.56 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 733.56 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 107,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,921.35/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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