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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 734.40 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 734.40 and 147.52 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 734.40 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/734.40 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 734.40 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 108,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.69/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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