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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.57 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.57 and 146.86 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.57 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.57 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.57 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 100,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,242.23/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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