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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.86 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.86 and 147.12 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.86 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.86 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.86 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 100,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,462.36/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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