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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.14, 733.72 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.14, 733.72 and 147.14 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.14 : 733.72 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.14/733.72 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.14x = 733.72 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.14x = 107,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,959.56/489.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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