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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.75 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.75 and 146.98 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.75 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.75 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.75 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 100,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,352.41/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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