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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.56, 734.34 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.56, 734.34 and 147.56 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.56 : 734.34 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.56/734.34 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.56x = 734.34 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.56x = 108,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,361.60/489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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