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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.68, 734.54 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.68, 734.54 and 147.68 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.68 : 734.54 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.68/734.54 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.68x = 734.54 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.68x = 108,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,476.87/489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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