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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.50 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.50 and 147 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.50 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.50 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.50 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 132,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,961.50/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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