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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.00, 682.51 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.00, 682.51 and 146.88 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.00 : 682.51 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.00/682.51 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.00x = 682.51 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.00x = 100,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,246.70/455.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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