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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.94, 734.78 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.94, 734.78 and 147.94 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 734.78 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/734.78 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 734.78 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 108,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,703.35/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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