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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.71 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.71 and 146.89 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.71 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.71 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.71 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 100,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,279.86/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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