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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.60 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.60 and 146.88 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.60 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.60 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.60 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 100,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260.29/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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