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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.75, 734.63 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.75, 734.63 and 147.75 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.75 : 734.63 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.75/734.63 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.75x = 734.63 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.75x = 108,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,540.84/489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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