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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 683.13 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 683.13 and 147.25 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 683.13 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/683.13 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 683.13 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 100,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,590.89/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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